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WE51 MOR

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

61,895 mi
Last recorded61,895 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWE51 MOR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 61,895 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 60,602 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 59,684 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight fluid leak from steering rack

Pass 14 Jun 2023 58,419 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 57,411 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 2 mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 57,411 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 2 mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 56,317 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 3 mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 55,285 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 3 mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 54,481 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

power steering rack has a misting of oil.

rear registration plate has an object next to the number one.

Fail 18 Jun 2019 54,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective under inflated.

power steering rack has a misting of oil.

rear registration plate has an object next to the number one.

Pass 20 Jun 2018 51,760 miles

Rear chassis cross tube is corroding internally.

Spare tyre defective

power steering rack has a misting of oil.

Pass 16 Jun 2017 50,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn bald on outside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

power steering rack has a heavy misting of oil.

Fail 16 Jun 2017 50,255 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn bald on outside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

power steering rack has a heavy misting of oil.

Pass 17 Jun 2016 48,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

power steering rack has a heavy misting of oil.

Fail 17 Jun 2016 48,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Spare tyre defective

power steering rack has a heavy misting of oil.

Fail 17 Jun 2015 46,509 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight oil leak around steering rack gaiters

Pass 17 Jun 2015 46,509 miles

slight oil leak around steering rack gaiters

Pass 12 Jun 2014 44,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 40,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

side sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2013 40,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

side sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2012 35,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

cuts in offside rear tyre not deep enough to reach cords/plys

oil leak on front diff

rear tyres wearing on centre tread

Pass 26 Jun 2012 35,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

cuts in offside rear tyre not deep enough to reach cords/plys

oil leak on front diff

rear tyres wearing on centre tread

Pass 7 Jul 2011 32,055 miles

offside rear tyre cut across tread

Pass 30 Jun 2010 26,840 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 26,840 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 20,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering rack leaking from boots

Fail 10 Jun 2009 20,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering rack leaking from boots

Pass 9 Jul 2008 15,405 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 11,436 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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WE51 MOR is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2004 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 83,531 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WE51 MOR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WE51 MOR is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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